Voorschool De Archipel

Strengths

• Staff create an emotionally safe environment where children feel seen
• Good stimulation of independence and language development
• Strong partnership with De Archipel primary school, including combined positions
• Sufficient qualified staff with appropriate early childhood education (VVE) certificates and language proficiency
• Safe and appropriately designed indoor and outdoor spaces
• Clear mentoring policy with biennial development reviews
• Parents are well engaged through theme activities, newsletters and theme booklets

Summary

Preschool De Archipel in Amsterdam was inspected unannounced by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) on 4 May 2026. The annual inspection shows that the preschool meets all quality requirements. The location provides preschool education to a maximum of 14 children per group aged 2 to 4 years, using the Startblokken programme. Pedagogical practice is strong: children feel emotionally safe, are stimulated in their independence and language development, and the partnership with De Archipel primary school runs smoothly. Two staff members hold combined positions. There have been some recent staff changes, but the team manager ensures stability through timely communication with parents and deployment of regular substitute staff. No violations or areas for improvement were identified.